Blind Date Turned Proposal

Even though she didn’t understand what Dexter had meant, Josie remained calm and walked. out from behind him. “I’m done bandaging your wounds. I’ll be leaving first.”

Dexter casually looked at her, not saying anything more..

“Don’t forget to get an X-ray at the hospital,” Josie reminded before leaving the room.

“Mr. Peeple will remember it.”

Seeing that the man didn’t seem to care about his own body, Josie fell silent and walked out. of the room.

She caught Dexter’s lonesome shadow cast by the light just because the door closed, but sadly, they had nothing to do with each other anymore.

Upon thinking of that, Josie couldn’t help but let out a bitter chuckle.

To get from Dexter’s room to her own, she had to navigate a corridor that led to a scenic balcony overlooking an endless river view. It was, without a doubt, a popular spot for many bigwigs to gather for their business meetings.

Wearing a mask on her face, Josie hurried past without paying much attention when she suddenly collided with a figure. The person’s chest was firm and knocked her backward, causing her to yelp when a sharp pain shot through her forehead.

by the side promptly spoke up. “Please watch when you’re

as she lifted her gaze.

getting a closer look at the man before her,

charm and quiet confidence. He had the demeanor of a powerful man, and the youthful exuberance from years ago

Morgan, yet at the same time,

the attendant repeated when he realized she was in a daze.

and noticed the suitcase in the attendant’s hand. Ah. Morgan must’ve just checked in. Most of the people staying in this hotel are leaders attending the conference, and since he’s a resident of Rivodia, it’d be strange if he didn’t

was about to leave, she felt her wrist being grabbed, causing her body to stillen.

for two short

scuffle, and he noticed the wound. even though it was

for your concern, Mr. Bastille. I’ll take care of

instantly raised an eyebrow

withdrew her hand and strode off without giving the man a second look.

once or twice, but nothing about it felt. authentic. He always seemed like he wasn’t being serious and had only uttered those

an insignificant object, and Josie had almost forgotten his existence.